Republicans Top Democrats on Ten Issues

Most time when polls ask who voters trust more on issues - President Obama or congressional Republicans, Obama wins. But when Rasmussen Reports asked the question generically - do you trust Republicans or Democrats more - the Republicans came out on top for the first time in recent years.

The poll was conducted in two parts, Oct. 14-15 and Oct. 18-19 and has a 3 point margin of error.

The economy: Republicans 49 percent, Democrats 35 percent, undecided 16 percent.

National security and the war on terror: Republicans 54 percent, Democrats 31 percent, undecided 15 percent.

The war in Iraq: Republicans 50 percent, Democrats 31 percent, undecided 19 percent.

Immigration: Republicans 40 percent, Democrats 33 percent, undecided 27 percent.

Government ethics and corruption: Republicans 33 percent, Democrats 29 percent, undecided 38 percent.

Health care: Republicans 46 percent, Democrats 40 percent, undecided 14 percent.

Social Security: Republicans 45 percent, Democrats 37 percent, undecided 19 percent.

Education: Republicans 43 percent, Democrats 38 percent, undecided 18 percent.

Abortion: Republicans 47 percent, Democrats 35 percent, undecided 16 percent.

Taxes: Republicans 50 percent, Democrats 35 percent, undecided 15 percent.